Chemist

Chemist Superior Essex - 3.3 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Polymers experience in materials engineering Developing new product formulations Data reporting Formulation chemistry Polymer chemistry Bachelor's degree Experimental design Computer skills

Full Job Description Essential Functions/Duties:

Provide application support to manufacturing plants as needed to introduce/maintain new materials. Responsible for new and existing raw materials evaluations and subsequent reporting to mitigate supply chain risks for the Chemical and Magnet Wire Plants. Implement and sustain 5S methodology in the laboratory and chemical manufacturing plant. Collaborate with R D Chemists and Engineers to develop products for Magnet Wire applications, involving resins, formulating and optimizing coating compositions to meet specific performance requirements for electrical insulation in customer applications. Apply sound scientific methods to investigate, understand, and develop practical product inventions and modifications for magnet wire insulation systems. May develop new or modified polymers, composites, products, and optimize manufacturing processes. Participates in establishing new product design constraints, engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, setting technical objectives, and coordinating efforts with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing.

REQUIRED

knowledge/skills/abilities and other minimum qualifications: BS degree in Polymer Science or Chemistry with at least 1-3 years of experience in developing insulation systems. Specific experience in formulating coatings for applications related to electrical insulation. Proven ability to work independently under general supervision in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Possess demonstrated ability with analytical skills: methodically investigating problems, organizing logical experimental trials, document data, and present results. Possess "hands-on" technical experience with polymer synthesis, evaluation, and process experimentation. Strong PC skills required. Must have skills in the following: Initiative, Innovation Management, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Time Management, and Written Communications. Additional Qualifications MS in Polymer Science or Chemistry with a strong concentration in electrical insulation materials preferred. History of developing and implementing new products, processes, and procedures. Experience working in manufacturing or R D environment. Strong statistical background (Origin PRO, Minitab or DOE software) preferred. Experience with DFMEA and Lean Six Sigma preferred. Understanding of ISO 9001 and

IATF 16949

standards is a plus.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Additional Details :

Superior Essex is the parent brand of Essex Solutions, Superior Essex Communications, IVA, Lacroix + Kress, Hi-Wire, and Essex Brownell. It has over 3,000 employees in 11 countries, on three continents. Superior Essex is the leading, global provider of magnet wire and is on the forefront of communications fiber application as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. It is instrumental in creating disruptive technological advancements in the electrification of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Superior Essex is committed to pioneering smart building technology while also setting the pace on sustainability. Superior Essex is Everywhere You Live and Work®. Additional information is available at superioressex.com.